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  1. EastEndFrontier

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    I really like the sparkly version of the Alien. Will Medicom also reissue that one eventually?
     
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    I'd love a glitter version.

    One quick question (this has probably already been answered in the thread but i'm lazy)
    excuse me for my ignorance:

    Does Medicom add an extra stamp on the foot?
    Other than slight paint / vinyl differences, how would a collector tell the difference between the original release and the new release?
     
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    I hope they do something of the sort.

    That's actually why I'm not for exact reproductions; identification difficulty.
     
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    Most artist and toy companies do put dates around the foot area or other parts so its quite possible they will do the same.
     
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    Not likely, that would require a new mold, in order to do that, they would still have to have the original leg sculpture and remold it, They could mold from a soft vinyl pull, that would result in shrinkage and unless every piece was remolded, the leg would be too small.

    Medicom marks themselves on the header cards.
     
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    Theoretically, they could also do a sticker or permanent ink stamp on the foot to mark the reissues. Bandai did something similar with the '90s Bullmark reissues if memory serves. Even if they do, I think it will be difficult to tell the originals from the reissues unless you examine them in person.
     
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    I probably wont be able to pic up all of the sofubi Alien pieces but id like to get, Lambert, Alien and Space Suite Ripley if possible.
     
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    Standard pink vs hoop game prize version
    The photo doesn't show it but the black looks dark purple over the pink vinyl...
    Chuffed to grab this one for the fungus shelf :D

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    whoa, I never even knew their was a variant paint/ring toss version that existed on the pink one.
    the black sprays on the hands look great. nice score!
     
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    Thanks! As mentioned in the "What you just got..." thread, I just looked back and it was actually labelled 'raffle' in the auction, and came with a numbered ticket in the bag.

    I wonder how many other variations via games/raffles there are out there...
     
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    Marmit マーミット "Monster Heaven" "Mummy Man" Mummy ミイラ人間 Dodongo Ultraman ウルトラマン Tsuburaya sofubi toys radiology x-ray flash
     
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    Hot sandwich! That is a mighty fine snag on that ring-toss Matango, Ian. A real bonus to come upon, and I could not think of a better field of mushrooms for him to settle his stem in. I think there might be a few really excellent variants out there a lot of us have never seen - or even heard of - so when one of them turns up in person it is always an excellent surprise. Sure doesn't hurt that this fella has such a spectacular, deep accent paintjob, as you mentioned. The normal pink is great on its own, but that little but of purple/black really makes me see that much more of the 'film' character and real fungus in it; so very appealing. Congratulations on a great find!
     
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    Thanks Steve, it's been great to add in him in to the mix along with the orange guy ;)

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    Indeed. Lovely shot of the two of them Ian. They sure do look spectacular*. The Marmit sculpt has always been underrated in my humble opinion, but then so many of the VP figures are.

    *and perfect in the sun too, I must have taken all of the foul weather with me :9
     
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    :shock: Wow... Had no idea that these even existed! I'd love one of these bad boys, and the Nostromo crew as well. This is what happens when you've been away from the collecting scene for a bit. Oh well.

    Really wish we had a 'drool' icon. hehe.

    I love the fact that Marmit makes some seriously odd stuff. I mean, lets face it, there are a lot of cryptid/UFO/Alien legends all over the world, even in their own back yard, but yet they make Mothman, the Flatwoods Monster and the Hopkinsville Goblin. They are superb toys, and if I remember correctly, FWM is being reissued shortly? Rotofugi had something on their instagram a month or two back with pre-orders being taken. I jumped on that as it'll be the first of these that I'll own.

    Personally I'd love to see their take on the Owlman of Mawnan...

    A while ago I scored a couple of the finger-puppet type sets of cryptid minis that Marmit produced, and I love those little critters. Marmit does indeed rule.
     
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    I think there is a Marmit Mothra that has the
    same spray as the alternate pink Matango.

    That Orange version has been elusive to me for years it must have been a very small
    production. Does anyone know what the scoop is on how or when it was available?

    Its a real shame they did not include the mini Omake with other versions.

    Was there ever a GID or a Black Marmit Matango?
     
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    Medicom x Marmit is reissuing them. You can place a pre-order with TAG.

    http://shop.toyartgallery.com/index.php ... it&x=0&y=0
     
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    December 2015 event exclusive. These new Marmit header cards are just awesome!
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    One of my favorites in my collection, Marmit "Nap Godzilla". This color version was released by Marmit in 2004.
    This figure is made of grey vinyl and sprayed with silver highlights and red painted mouth. Imprinted on it's foot is "TM&© 1968, 2004, Toho Co LTD, Marmit Japan". Official name of this release by Marmit and what is printed on the header cards for all these release are "Ohirune Gojira", which translate as "Nap Godzilla". The sculpt was first released under Marmit's name, then starting in 2005 any reissues were released under the Sofvi Life brand name.

    On the front Marmit header card it states in Japanese, "Monster Heaven". Back of the header states "Monster Heaven" "Omiyage Series" and "Ohirune Gojira". When Sofvi Life began releasing the Nap Godzilla, the prior series name was drop and was changed to "Sofvi Life Kakkoii Kaijyu Corps".
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    I was just checking out my toys and without a doubt this is my favorite Marmit toy (also edited this formerly dark picture in flickr's aviary just now). From the Ultraman Legend Exhibit in 2006 the very rare Marmit Ultraman Glow Version 1:

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    I will forever be consumed with self-loathing for passing on the above fella years back. Skipped the Baltan once, too. Elbow articulation wins all battles.
     
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    David was it Glow Version 1 or 2? The second glow version looks like this except the glow areas are a greyish glow. There are also two non glow versions with the same articulatied pose. I think all four are hard to come by these days. Yeah I've only seen the silverish glow Baltan from the same set come up once and it was pretty pricey. Never have seen the purple/green painted glow Baltan ever come up for sale! I'm with you on desperately wanting one of those!

    Don't worry my self loathing goes to wishing I bought one of those giant M1 Glow Ultramans when I had a chance!
     
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    ^^^ A beautiful Ultraman, to be sure! I love the body proportions and the shaping on his legs into his feet.
    ~morning Marmit mini:
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    It was indeed the ivory glow version that I passed on - dagnabbit - and I managed to skip a couple of swings at the yellow-eyed grey Ultra before, too. Stoopit.

    Looks like, according to Ultrakaijyu, there are 6 versions out there:
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    I'd never seen the first and last ones from the row before.

    That glowey Yujimade tallboy remains one of my favorite shelf-divers ever. That said, I'd trade you for the grey one in a heartbeat!

    Beautiful bitty, Rei! Add him to the seemingly never-ending list of older Marmit toys that are new to my eyes.
     
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    As long as I'm at it...
    Hard to accept that these duos were paired up at the same festivals:
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    What missed opportunities. I hate July 11th and October 18th now.

    All 3 Mamitto Balties:
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    Such a great sculpt of that Mantango-laughing post-cicada.
     
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    LOL and I have that book. Well can't remember everything especially since its late in the semester and I'm cramming for graduation. My head is filled to capacity- brain is prioritizing towards the 4 research papers I need to write in the next 3 weeks. :shock:

    It's all about the glowies anyhow :evil:
     

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